Experienced Adoption Lawyers in Norfolk
Expanding Your Family in the Hampton Roads Area with Foley & Foley, P.C.
At Foley & Foley, P.C., we have extensive experience working with families that are looking to adopt a child. We know that adoption is a wonderful way to extend your family, but navigating the laws and regulations can be daunting. When you choose to work with Foley & Foley, P.C., our Norfolk adoption lawyers will take the time to get to know you and your family and help you understand domestic and foreign adoptions. Our firm is well-known for providing personalized service and trusted legal representation.
If you are looking to adopt, call a trustworthy adoption attorney from Foley & Foley, P.C. today at (757) 300-1044 and schedule a consultation with our team.
Starting the Adoption Process in Virginia
The adoption process seems intimidating at first. These agencies want to be sure that they are placing these children in a safe environment, and that involves a lot of paperwork and face-to-face meetings. Our team can guide you through this entire process.
In Virginia, there are certain steps that you need to take in order to start the adoption proceedings, including:
- Setting up initial contact with an adoption agency or birth parent
- 30 hours of prospective adoptive parent training
- Application to adopt and submitting official interest paperwork
- Completing a home study
- Placement of a child into your home
- Completing the adoption process by filing an adoption petition in adoption court
Foley & Foley, P.C. knows how important it is to your family to adopt a child and a finalized adoption order will officially make you a new adoptive parent. Let our firm guide you through the adoption process and answer any legal questions you may have about adopting a child.
Are you eager to start the adoption process? Let Foley & Foley, P.C. help. Call our family law office today at (757) 300-1044 to schedule a consultation with our Hampton Roads area and Norfolk adoption lawyers.